Athens To Istanbul Cruise

Day 1 - Athens

Arrive: Thu 07 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 07 May 2026 at 21:00

Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.

Day 2 - Heraklion

Arrive: Fri 08 May 2026 at 10:00 / Depart: Fri 08 May 2026 at 19:00

Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the archaeological museum that houses many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning, mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages.

Day 3 - Santorini

Arrive: Sat 09 May 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 09 May 2026 at 22:00

Visit the beautiful whitewashed hilltop towns of Oia and Fira and their breathtaking views of the caldera below. See the stunning artifacts in Fira's museum, including recent finds from the excavation of Akrotiri, thought by many to be the legendary city of Atlantis, or visit a winery. Stroll through the winding streets with fantastic views around every corner.

Day 4 - Mykonos

Arrive: Sun 10 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 10 May 2026 at 16:00

Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using a 15th century wood-burning stove.

Day 5 - Fethiye

Arrive: Mon 11 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 11 May 2026 at 17:00

Day 6 - Bodrum

Arrive: Tue 12 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 12 May 2026 at 17:00

A playground for yachters, tourists and jet setters, modern Bodrum stands on the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus. You can still see the foundations of the mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which was destroyed by earthquakes. The Knights of St. John used its stones to build Bodrum Castle, fascinating not only as a medieval monument but also for the Museum of Underwater Archaeology within its walls, which includes a display of the oldest known shipwreck.

Day 7 - Izmir

Arrive: Wed 13 May 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 13 May 2026 at 17:00

Izmir is a city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Today, its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum. The hilltop Kadifekale, or Velvet Castle, built during Alexander’s reign, overlooks the city.

Day 8 - Chios

Arrive: Thu 14 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 14 May 2026 at 17:00

Dotted with splashes of wild tulips and iconic mastic trees, the Aegean island of Chios is a beauty known for its black volcanic beaches. History buffs will enjoy the collection of rare murals and wooden carvings in the Chios Byzantine Museum, which is housed in an Ottoman mosque.

Day 9 - Kavala, Greece

Arrive: Fri 15 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 15 May 2026 at 17:00

Built on a promontory on the site of ancient Neapolis, Kavala offers fine beaches and numerous historic sites. A Byzantine castle lords over Kavala, and its 16th century aqueduct is still intact. The ruins of nearby Philippi include a Roman forum and a 5th century cathedral.

Day 10 - Limnos, Greek Islands

Arrive: Sat 16 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 16 May 2026 at 14:00

Day 11 - Istanbul

Arrive: Sun 17 May 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 17 May 2026

Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.